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  • Robin Hartill
  • November 24, 2014
Town seeks 911 dispatch answers

Costs and savings of dispatch decisions remain unclear, but a recent report shows the high cost of each 911 police call.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 24, 2014
News Briefs

Former Cannons bookkeeper pleads no contest to fraud; Atlantic hurricane season ends Nov. 30; Town Hall to close for Thanksgiving

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sand loss around L'Ambiance, pictured, and other south end condominiums has drawn concern from residents. File photo
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 24, 2014
Commission nixes south end sand project

With groin construction underway to stop sand loss on the north end of the Key, south end erosion worries become the new focus.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 24, 2014
City scraps plans for Circle events committee

After finalizing new regulations for special events at St. Armands Circle Park, the city will hold workshops next year to gather input on how to further refine its policy.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • November 24, 2014
Aging in Paradise will screen SILL lecture series

The organization's Global Issues lecture series will be available at Longboat Island Chapel beginning in January.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The newly renovated dock has 14 boat slips.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • November 24, 2014
Mar Vista anchors new dock

After eight weeks of construction, the north end restaurant has a new structure for diners who come to the restaurant by sea.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
New white parking spaces were painted last week on the south side of Broadway, where parking is permitted.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 23, 2014
Villagers seek to curb parking spaces

Some residents seek an alternative to newly painted parking areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The holiday will impact trash collection in both the city of Sarasota and Sarasota County.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 23, 2014
City, county plan closures for Thanksgiving

In observance of the holiday, most government offices and services in Sarasota County and the city of Sarasota will be closed Thursday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Religious leaders, Rev. Glen Bell, Amani Makarita and Elizabeth Deibert each contributed to the interfaith service program.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Interfaith Service

The spirit of gratitude brought together members from 18 local congregations for an interfaith service on Sunday at First Presbyterian Church.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Kimpton Hotel is slated for completion by October 2016. Image credit: Civix and Smallwood, Reynolds, Stewart, Stewart & Associates.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 23, 2014
Developers release downtown Kimpton Hotel renderings

The proposed 10-story, 150-room hotel planned for the corner of U.S. 301 and Main Street will feature mixed-use space on the ground floor.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
State Attorney General Pam Bondi provided authority Friday for the Manatee County School District to work with local law enforcement to provide armed school security personnel in elementary schools.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 23, 2014
State Attorney General Pam Bondi says armed guards OK in Manatee County schools

Manatee County Schol District receives OK from Attorney General Pam Bondi to hire armed security officers, through a partnership with local law enforcement.

  • East County
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"South Pacific" cast members Meggie Cansler and Ryan Cavanaugh led a motley crew of theater lovers through a remixed rendition of "There Is Nothing Like a Dame" for Asolo Repertory Theatre's family day.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 23, 2014
MONDAY MASHUP: Weekend photo events

Mixon Harvest Festival; Pine View Pinnacle; Asolo Repertory Theatre's Family Day; and MORE!

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The car show featured a '59 Thunderbird in flamingo pink.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 22, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Ponies Under the Palms

Shelby, Mustang and enthusiasts of other Ford-made vehicles gathered Nov. 23 for the 23rd annual Ponies Under the Palms event on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • News
Katelyn Bentley prepares for jumping time.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 22, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Mixon Harvest Festival

Families enjoyed a breezy afternoon of fried food, circus-style entertainment, crafts, games and a car show at Mixon Harvest Festival, Nov. 23, at Mixon Fruit Farms.

  • East County
  • News
Event chair Meeru Fendt and Pine View Principal Stephen Covert.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 22, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Pine View Pinnacle

Pine View School hosted the Pinnacle fundraising event Saturday night at the Chelsea Center.

  • Sarasota
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Dave and Donna Bewley with Lydia and Roger Miles
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 22, 2014
Dream Makers Ball

Dream Makers Ball

  • Black Tie
Eduardo Anaya, Mark Steinwachs, Jarred Wilson, Zara, Richie and Lynn Barrie and KT Curran
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 22, 2014
Suncoast Celebration for Equality Florida

Suncoast Celebration for Equality Florida

  • Black Tie
Noah Schinault with Angie, Olivia and Joe Garland, from the Manatee Performing Arts Center, welcomed guests.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • November 21, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club's Commodore's Ball

On Nov. 22, Bird Key Yacht Club held its annual Commodore's Ball.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cathy Landis and Phyllis McGuire
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • November 21, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Christmas Bazaar

On Nov. 22, St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church held its annual Christmas Bazaar.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ellie Barker runs her first 5K with the support of her friends Lilly and Bethany Lynch.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 21, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Harvest Hustle

More than 600 runners participated in the 16th annual Harvest Hustle 5K today.

  • East County
  • News
Veronika Sehachtner volunteered with YPG at Girls Inc.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 21, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: YPG volunteers at Girls Inc.

Members of the Sarasota Young Professionals Group pitched in to help wrap gifts for Project Santa's Helpers on Saturday at Girls Incorporated.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kelsey Alholm, Stephanie Hannum, Nicole Kaney and Victoria Snyder
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 21, 2014
WISH

WISH

  • Black Tie
The Tito Puente Jr. Band performed at Havana Nights – Party at the Point Friday, Nov. 21, at Historic Spanish Point.
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 21, 2014
'Havana Nights - A Party at the Point'

'Havana Nights - A Party at the Point'

  • Black Tie
The Riverview High School drum line takes the stage for the “Smackdown” portion of the concert.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Riverview Kiltie Band Concert

The Riverview High School Kiltie Band kicked off the 2014-15 concert season with a performance Thursday night at the Riverview Performing Arts Center.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This week's FYI Friday features news about a Sheriff's Office sting, a big announcement from Westfield Southgate and more!
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 20, 2014
FYI Friday: Your weekly news roundup

Catch up on the week's most important and most interesting news stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County with FYI Friday.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Kimberli Radtke will serve under the assistant county administrator in her new role.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • November 20, 2014
County taps Radtke for financial management director

Kimberli Radtke has been a Sarasota County employee for more than 9 years.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Former chairs Tim Field, Marnie Matarese, Andrew Vac, Sandy Tull, Michele Knuese and David Miller
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • November 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce Chairman's Reception

On Nov. 20, the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce held a Chairman's Reception at Amore by Andrea, which recognized its former chairs from 1993 to 2013.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Audrey Lui crafts a cross at a previous Mixon Harvest Festival.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 20, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Mixon Harvest Festival

From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 22 and Nov. 23, the Mixon Harvest Festival will feature live entertainment, games, vendors and plenty of citrus at Mixon Fruit Farms, 2525 27th St. E., Bradenton.

  • East County
  • News
Susan Ellis, Henry Hofeler and Jim Rogoze joined the board.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 20, 2014
Ranch CDD welcomes board members

Lakewood Ranch CDD 6 started business with three new board members Thursday.

  • East County
  • News
Kayden Withers dresses as Junie B Jones from "Boss of Lunch."
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: BRE Character Parade

Third-grade students at Braden River Elementary School personified the characters they've been reading about during a special character parade Nov. 21, at the school.

  • East County
  • News
New Media is managed by an affiliate of Fortress Investment Group, an industry giant with $66 billion of assets under management.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 20, 2014
Herald-Tribune parent firm sold for $280 million

The sale marks the second owner for the Sarasota Herald-Tribune since late 2011.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Keynote speaker Kathy Keh, feng shui master and owner of Bright Life boutique in Sarasota, spoke about feng shui techniques in the garden.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • November 19, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Garden Club meeting

On Nov. 18, the Longboat Key Garden Club held its monthly meeting at Windward Bay.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Local race team Slipstream was the only United States team in the top 10 at the F1 in Schools World Finals in Abu Dhabi.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 19, 2014
Slipstream rides into fourth place at World Finals

Local F1 in Schools race team, Slipstream, landed fourth place at the World Competition earlier this week in Abu Dhabi.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 19, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dr. Nik Gapeto operates Uncle Howie the elephant.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 19, 2014
World on a string

The exchange of goods and chatter are the usual soundtrack for the Saturday morning Downtown Farmers Market on Orange Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kate Thomas reads stories to children.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 19, 2014
Read all about it

Bookstores across the state celebrated Florida Bookstore Day Saturday. Bookstore1 held an all-ages literary party and read-a-thon for customers and members of the community.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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